Property Particulars Podcast

Property Particulars – S3E7: Adam Jones

In this episode of Property Particulars, Doug Irvine [https://www.lesteraldridge.com/our-people/doug-irvine-partner/], Partner and host of the podcast, is joined by Adam Jones [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-jones-ab1a8949/], Director of The Bespoke Agent [https://thebespokeagent.co.uk/], for an honest and practical conversation about modern estate agency, long‑term relationships, and collaboration across the property transaction. Adam shares his journey into property, starting out in Shoreditch before helping to build The Bespoke Agent, and reflects on navigating lockdown, supporting clients during uncertainty, and why long‑term relationships matter more than ever. Doug and Adam discuss: * Building a relationship‑led estate agency rather than chasing short‑term transactions * What Adam is seeing in the market now and why experience matters * Why agent–solicitor collaboration is essential to getting deals done * What makes a good estate agent, and a good solicitor * Communication, pragmatism and the importance of picking up the phone * Buyer priorities today: outdoor space, light, lifts and service charges * Adam’s own experiences buying and selling property * Standout transactions, celebrity viewings and Shoreditch favourites A candid, insightful and often humorous discussion that offers real behind‑the‑scenes insight into how successful property professionals work, and why relationships always outlast the deal. 🔗 Learn more about Lester Aldridge: https://www.lesteraldridge.com [https://www.lesteraldridge.com] 🏡 Residential Property Services: https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/ [https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/] 💬 Contact us: online.enquiries@la-law.com [online.enquiries@la-law.com]

Property Particulars - S3 EP6: Estella Newbold-Brown

In this episode of Property Particulars, Doug Irvine is joined by Estella Newbold‑Brown, Partner in the Family Team at Lester Aldridge, for a wide ranging and refreshingly honest conversation about family law, careers, property and people. Estella shares her journey into law from university via clearing, through family law, a break to Australia, and nearly 20 years of practice. She explains why people, trust and long‑term relationships sit at the heart of everything she does. Doug and Estella discuss: * Why family law is about far more than divorce * Supporting clients through some of the longest and most personal legal journeys * Unmarried couples, cohabitation agreements and property ownership * Prenups, pet nups, surrogacy and relocation cases * How family law and property transactions intersect * Acting in multi‑disciplinary firms and the benefits to clients * Being a lawyer and a client — Estella’s own property experiences * Social media, LinkedIn, and building genuine professional networks * Podcasting, mentoring and the future of relationship‑led legal practice * What Estella is most excited about as she joins Lester Aldridge A thoughtful, warm and engaging conversation that goes well beyond the law, offering real insight into careers, collaboration, and the human side of property and family work.🔗 Learn more about Lester Aldridge: https://www.lesteraldridge.com [https://www.lesteraldridge.com]🏡 Residential Property Services: https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/ [https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/]💬 Contact us: online.enquiries@la-law.com [online.enquiries@la-law.com]

Property Particulars - S3 EP5: The Partners of Lester Aldridge

In this special episode of Property Particulars, Doug brings together an entire panel for the very first time — all five partners from the Residential Property team at Lester Aldridge: Tarron Giles, John Townsend, Shelley Cole, Andrew Slatter, and Doug Irvine. What follows is a candid, insightful and often humorous conversation about their journeys, the evolution of the team, and what’s ahead for the property market in 2026. Together, they explore: * Tarron and Shelley’s recent promotions to partner — and how it feels seeing “Partner” appear in the email signature for the first time * The team’s decade long journey from city firms to running their own startup, and eventually bringing their expertise back to Lester Aldridge * How the London and Bournemouth offices work together, and the culture that binds the wider team * The realities of being working parents in a high pressure legal environment — and how that improves client empathy * 2026 market predictions: interest rates, stock levels, new developments, regeneration, and what clients are already doing * The shifting landscape of leasehold reform: ground rents, commonhold, and why the next 12 months could reshape ownership * Their most memorable transactions — from waterfront homes and super prime London sales to last minute drives for vacant possession * What they look for in trainees, and what has kept them at LA over the years This episode offers rare behind the scenes insight into one of the South’s most respected residential property teams: how they think, how they work, and why client relationships sit at the heart of everything they do.

Property Particulars - S3 EP4: Nick Karamanlis

In this episode of Property Particulars, Doug is joined by Nick Karamanlis from Moveli, an estate agent with one of the most unexpected routes into the industry you’ll ever hear. Nick shares his remarkable journey from investment banking to estate agency (with a surprising nudge from a Reiki session), how he built his career from a £10k starting salary in East London, and why the brokerage model is the perfect fit for him today. Doug and Nick dive into: * How Nick’s unconventional beginning shaped his people-first approach * What makes the ideal seller and the type he won’t hesitate to walk away from * Why communication is the defining trait of a good lawyer (and a good agent) * His personal experiences buying and selling, including the paranoia every seller feels * How social media has transformed estate agency, and the pressures behind it * Collaboration over competition: working with agents, buyers, and solicitors to get deals done Nick’s humour, passion, and honesty shine throughout as he shares stories from Hackney to Essex, selling homes via Instagram, and even his favourite London pub spots. A lively, refreshing, and insightful conversation for anyone in the property world, or anyone about to buy or sell. 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Lester Aldridge⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lesteraldridge.com⁠⁠⁠] 📘 ⁠⁠⁠Explore our Residential Property services⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/] 💬 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠online.enquiries@la-law.com [online.enquiries@la-law.com]

Property Particulars - S3 E3: Sarah James

Doug is joined by Sarah James, Director of Hampstead Residential Sales at Strutt & Parker, for a brilliant conversation on all things agency, community, and London property. Sarah shares her 21‑year journey, the shift toward client‑centric brokerage models, and why Hampstead’s village atmosphere continues to attract buyers looking for connection and belonging. From solving transactional challenges to building lifelong client relationships, this episode gives a warm, honest insight into the people‑first approach behind great property work. Perfect for agents, buyers, sellers, or anyone interested in London’s most characterful neighbourhoods. 🔗 ⁠⁠Learn more about Lester Aldridge⁠⁠ [https://www.lesteraldridge.com⁠⁠⁠] 📘 ⁠⁠Explore our Residential Property services⁠⁠ [https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/] 💬 Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠online.enquiries@la-law.com [online.enquiries@la-law.com]